Phenol, 3-bromo-5-chloro- (CED0148781)

Phenol, 3-bromo-5-chloro- is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4BrClO and an average molecular weight of 207.45 g/mol. Phenol, 3-bromo-5-chloro- belongs to the halophenols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It is classified as a benzenoid. The compound has been identified in or released from 19 recorded sources across various sectors. In drinking water and water supply, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is present in aquatic systems and sediments, including freshwater, seawater, surface water, and groundwater. Within the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it is detected in unspecified wastewater, industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additionally, it is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically in water heaters and water coolers. In marine, shipping, and aquaculture environments, it is found in bilge water and ballast water, while agriculture and land management sources include irrigation water. It is also recorded in two other sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.